AICHI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--"Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hattori Hanzo Ninja Corps" of Aichi Prefecture, Japan was recruiting new members for 2019.

Among the 20 applicants was a passionate young American who declared, "I came to Japan because I love ninjas!" After displaying his amazing acrobatic skills, he was selected as a member. The young man's name is John Patrick Jandernoa (26 years old). An admirer of ninjas from childhood, he polished his dance and acrobatic skills and studied at a Japanese language school in Japan, which led him to apply for this role.

Currently, he is training in martial arts and ninja studies to prepare for his debut in mid-June.